JohnRich 4 #1 May 11, 2004 I can't make-up stuff this "good"... From WorldNetDaily news, 2001: New Islamic stamp on saleJust ten days before the terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade Center and the Pentagon – reportedly linked to Islamic militants – the U.S. Postal Service issued a new stamp celebrating Islam. The postage entitled "EID Greetings" may appear to some as a sinister spoof, given that, when read backwards, EID spells "die." To the contrary, officials say it reflects the agency's real efforts to "reach out to all of our diverse populations." Postal officials say the EID stamp recognizes 7 million Muslims in America. According to the USPS website, the EID "commemorates the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha." Eid al-Fitr signifies 'The Feast of Breaking the Fast' and marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr is observed by offering special alms with prayers, feasting, exchanging gifts, and visiting family and friends." The phrase featured in Islamic calligraphy can be paraphrased as "May your religious holiday be blessed." "It's a part of our commemorative stamp program. It's on sale now. We're aware of the events that took place, but we have no plans to take it off the series. We don't understand why we would," Yarosky tells WorldNetDaily. * * *Buy your stamps to honor Islam, at the U.S. Post Office, here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #2 May 11, 2004 ok.... what are you trying to stir up with this? I myself have purchased these stamps. Once again... Muslim is a religion, and does not condone terrorist actions - how many times does it need to be said? JenniferArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #3 May 11, 2004 Actually, Islam is a religion. A Muslim is one who practices Islam. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,536 #4 May 11, 2004 Y'know I thought it would just be petty if I pointed that out. Ah well, I'm glad someone did otherwise it would just be buggin' me.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #5 May 11, 2004 QuoteMuslim is a religion, and does not condone terrorist actions So all those Iraqiis who dance in the street in celebration every time they ambush and kill Americans, are not Muslims? Those men who just brutally beheaded an American civilian, on video, are not Muslims? I'll be happy to honor any Muslims who speak out against murder and terrorism. As soon as I can find some of them... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #6 May 12, 2004 QuoteI'll be happy to honor any Muslims who speak out against murder and terrorism. As soon as I can find some of them... Talk to Darius11 - he posts on this site often. I seriously hope you realize your gross overgeneralization only shows your narrow mindedness and gives no credit to your 'rants'.Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #7 May 12, 2004 I can all too easily imagine a cartoon almost exactly the same as the one you attached, except the newspapers are reversed and the people reading them are Americans.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #8 May 12, 2004 i work for the usps.did you know stamps are legal tender.to me stamps are just that.revenue that pays my wages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #9 May 12, 2004 QuoteOnce again... Muslim is a religion, and does not condone terrorist actions . . . Islam does indeed condone terrorism in huge part, from the silent majority clergy and media right down to the dancing hordes of Palestinians in the street on 9-11. Quote. . . how many times does it need to be said? As many times as you want -- perhaps closing your eyes and clicking your heels three times while you say it will make it come true. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 May 12, 2004 QuoteI can all too easily imagine a cartoon almost exactly the same as the one you attached, except the newspapers are reversed and the people reading them are Americans. Funny, I've not met anyone that hasn't been angered by the apparent abuse by our MPs. Are you observing or experiencing different?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #11 May 12, 2004 im not muslim, but let me remind you of something... Nazi's were christians. Ku Klux Klan is christian. gee so i guess all christians should just be lumped in as KKK nazi's eh? MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #12 May 12, 2004 Don´t forget the inquisition, mate. They were VERY Christians... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #13 May 12, 2004 QuoteDon´t forget the inquisition, mate. They were VERY Christians we should all start our own new religion.. after all, skydivers are closer to god than most O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #14 May 12, 2004 Yes, for a while i was toying with the idea to make a sect where everybody would adore me and give me money. But then I realized that some guy called Jesus and his pal Mahoma had the same idea some 2000 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #15 May 12, 2004 Quote"Don't worry Homer; 9 out of 10 religions fail in their first year..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #16 May 12, 2004 Quote"Don't worry Homer; 9 out of 10 religions fail in their first year..." no problem we'll try 10 times O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #17 May 12, 2004 QuoteQuoteMuslim is a religion, and does not condone terrorist actions So all those Iraqiis who dance in the street in celebration every time they ambush and kill Americans, are not Muslims? Those men who just brutally beheaded an American civilian, on video, are not Muslims? I'll be happy to honor any Muslims who speak out against murder and terrorism. As soon as I can find some of them... are you saying you think that you think every single one of the more than 1 billion Muslims worldwide wants to either fly planes into things and behead people, or celebrate such events? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #18 May 12, 2004 QuoteQuoteMuslim is a religion, and does not condone terrorist actions So all those Iraqiis who dance in the street in celebration every time they ambush and kill Americans, are not Muslims? Those men who just brutally beheaded an American civilian, on video, are not Muslims? I'll be happy to honor any Muslims who speak out against murder and terrorism. As soon as I can find some of them... uh huh - and just because some Irish are in the IRA, a terrorist organization, that makes all Irish terrorists? This is the same logic and irrational thought you are using for Muslims._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malfunction 0 #19 May 12, 2004 Quoteare you saying you think that you think every single one of the more than 1 billion Muslims worldwide wants to either fly planes into things and behead people, or celebrate such events? I personally wouldn't say that, but if you were to dig into the Koran, you would find that terrorism, fighting, killing infidels until all the world sees Allah as the true God is written and studied and worshipped. Does every Muslim believe this? Probably not. Does every Christian believe the Bible is true? Probably not. But the vast majority does. In Islam, any Muslim that does not believe the Koran is true is considered a traiter and treated as one. Read This. You can't argue with what the Islam book says... it is in black and white. I have a copy I would mail you if you want to read it too. I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #20 May 12, 2004 "I'll be happy to honor any Muslims who speak out against murder and terrorism. As soon as I can find some of them..." Shirin Ebadi for example? Celebrated Nobel and RAFTO Prize recipient a good enough example for you. You really need to get your head out of your arse John, you'll see things more clearly that way..-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #21 May 12, 2004 QuoteQuoteI can all too easily imagine a cartoon almost exactly the same as the one you attached, except the newspapers are reversed and the people reading them are Americans. Funny, I've not met anyone that hasn't been angered by the apparent abuse by our MPs. Are you observing or experiencing different? See hereA One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #22 May 12, 2004 Quoteim not muslim, but let me remind you of something... Nazi's were christians. Ku Klux Klan is christian. gee so i guess all christians should just be lumped in as KKK nazi's eh? Just a minor point here... The Nazi's were stopped by, in large, 2 other "Christian" nations, among other "western" nations. The KKK has also been largely condemned by many Christian groups, and had their activities limited by the government of a largely Christian nation. Where's the "take care of your own" attitude in the Middle East?Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #23 May 12, 2004 QuoteWhere's the "take care of your own" attitude in the Middle East? well actually, some arab countries do fight islamic extremists. king Husein of jordan threw the palestinians out in the 70's. Mubarak of egypt pretty much crashed egyptian muslim groups, etc. its mainly to protect their own regimes though, and by far not enough. O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #24 May 12, 2004 Well, where are they now? That's my point.Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #25 May 12, 2004 QuoteI'll be happy to honor any Muslims who speak out against murder and terrorism. As soon as I can find some of them... QuoteThose psychopaths who committed this immoral crime [Nicholas Berg beheading] should be brought before justice very rapidly and get their deserved punishment Iraqi Human Rights Minister Bakhtiar Amin Check this article, or this one. All you have to do is look, and that's tough to do with your eyes closed. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
